Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1887-12-14

GUSTS, HAMILTON & CO.,
I1P0RTERS.
DEALERS IN FOREIGN Ar'o DOMESTIC DRY
GOODS.
my name is Hamilton, sir-George.
Mr. Gusts know you would like. Say
you will call"
When our hero had promised that he
would call il he could make it in his
way, the gentleman started as though
to turn away; but he thought better OF
it, and sat down. He commenced con-
versation by asking Mr. Applebee how
business was IN his section; and, grad
ually, he led the young countryman
on to talk of himself, of his business at
home, his social opportunities, his
friends, and, finally, of the business
that had brought him to the great city.
Then Mr. Hamilton opened his bud
get. He told of his own business.
What n business il was! Millions OF
dollars n year.
"Ah! but it requires labor, my dear
Applebec. Ipromise myself this sum-
mer trip to Europe. Thus far Mr..
Gusts has done our foreign purchasing
but I tell him he must let me take my
turn.
"But bless me! had thought of the
opera this evening. What will you dc
with yourselfP"
Seth said he had thought of some
place of amusement
"Good! Let's 60 together. Wen
decide where it shall be on the way"
By this time our young countryman
had fallen in love with his new-found
friend. He not only gave him his con-
fidence entirely, but he had taken him
to his heart He embraced Hamilton
proposition eagerly. 1t was just the
thing. And pretty soon they were in
the street. walking up Broadway.
by the way. Applebee, I'll tell you
the truth. 1t is very seldom that
drink any thing stronger than tea in
the evening; but 1 am at this moment
just in the mood for one of Slovinski's
punches. What say your Now, mark
me. On no account let me-"
But Seth stopped him in full career.
Hamilton, not another word. Tn
for punch. never felt more like i,
in my life"
And he spoke truly. He was already
exhilarated. He was in just the mood
for fun. He felt like enjoying himself.
They went into the saloon-a place
which reminded Soth at once of Alad.
din's palace-a scene of splendor, OF
which he had never seen the like be-
fore-where they sat down at u marble
table and drank punch. Then they
chatted a while. BY and by said Ham.
ilton:
II declare--before we go"
Another punchr' filled out Seth
with flushed face and sparkling eyes.
He was not used to mixed drinks. nor.
for that matter, to much alcoholic
drink of any kind; and the large goblet
of punch already drank had produced a
decided effect.
They had just drank the second
punch, and Seth was smacking his lips,
when fine looking gentleman, Of
about his own ago, approached them,
whom Hamilton hailed with friendly
warmth.
"Ho, Walter! This is surprise.
Where did you drop fromp'
I'm just from Uncle TOMS"
"Mr. Gusts, lot me present to you
Mr.. Seth Applebee, of Prhnpton. Ap-
plebee, this is nephew of the senior
partner, and the junior-thc Co.-oi
our firm.
After little pleasant chat, the
junior partner believed he'd have one
of Slovinski's incompatible punches,
and, of course. he could not drink
alone.
We'll keep you company, Walter,
but it must be very lightly. My head
won't bear much more of that stuff, "
said Hamilton.
Seth could not refuse. While they
slipped the third punch Hamilton asked
Gusts II the old man had secured Ger
tain cargocs, and invoices of silks ant
velvets, and so OH, just arrived. Gusts
replied that they had been secured t.
the last bale.
WHO. d'you suppose, the old MAI
got to do it for himp"
"Who was it?'
''Alec. AstOr. Stewart was there
but when he saw Alec. bidding for tn,
goods-supposing. of course. he wa
doing it for himself-hc wouldn't go il
against him. Aha! pretty neatly done
BY the way. he promised to meet III
here this evening"
"Whop Alec. ?"
Eyes. And. i'faith! here he is.''
As Gusts thus spoke second mar
approached thcm--a splcndid-lookinf
young fellow-"An Aston all through
Seth said to himself.
More ELUSIVE greeting, and the new
conner was introduced.
"Mr. Applebee-Alexandcr Astor,
Alec, this is Seth Applcbec, of Pump
ton--and one of Ours"
Naturally, another punch-very ligh
for the three who had already drank
Then few minutes of sparkling, witt,
chat, without an oath or q vulgar wore
of any kind. Seth could not have founo
three clergymen more free from vul
garity and profanity. By and by sale
Custis, rcgretfully:
Hamilton, I'm sorry to leave you
but Alec. and have agreed to enjoy ;
game Of whist this evening, and it il
time we were at It."
Hamilton allowed the two friends t.
arise and start away, when, suddenly
he called them back, and then turned
to his companion.
"Applebee, want you to do in thi
just as you wish. II you say the thea
ter, why, the thcater it is. Though,
must confess, it's rather late"
Perhaps" suggested Seth, with
yearning look towards Gusts, 9TH
gentlemen might not like the compan,